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Chelsea Youngster Reveals How Conte Is Helping Loan Players

Chelsea youngster Tammy Abraham has hailed Antonio Conte's efforts in improvement of the club's loan players. The 19-year-old striker has been in an electric form with Bristol City where he joined in the summer on a season-long loan, scoring 13 goals so far in the English Championships. Abraham who had earlier admitted he is pushing for a return to Stamford Bridge, has now credited Antonio Conte for giving him the confidence to perform well even while on loan. He told the London Evening Standard: ‘Conte looks interested in the youngsters and he spoke to me when I was on the pre-season tour, ‘He gave me tactical advice. He told me the right areas to get into and how to adapt to different situations. ‘Conte gives me that belief that when I go back to … [Read more...]

Here Is What Man United Target Lindelof Would Give To Jose Mourinho

According to Dean Saunders, should the deal for Benfica defender Victor Lindelof sailed through, Premier League side Manchester United would be hailed for getting one of the top players in the Champions League. Dean Saunders has been recently talking about what he thinks the Swedish defender would bring to the United team at Old Trafford. Lindelof is one of the players heavily linked with a move to Manchester United next transfer as the media keeps indicating that he's heavily scouted by United officials. Additionally, it was recently reported in Portugal that Benfica club president have flown to Manchester to complete a deal. With Ivorian international Eric Bailly representing his country in the African Cup of Nations early next month, it is obvious manager … [Read more...]

This United Player Is Regarded As The Best Young Player In The Premier League

Manchester United defender Matteo Darmian claimed his team-mate Marcus Rashford is presently the best young player in the Premier League - although the 19-year old has not started in the league since the 1-1 home draw with West Ham United. Since the arrival of coach Jose Mourinho, Rashford keeps finding it difficult to earn game time as it seem the youngster doesn't often fit into Mourinho's plans while he keep struggling to deliver on the raw speed and agility that he possesses this season. However, when full-back Darmian was asked who he thought was the best young individual in the English top-flight, he told the Premier League’s official channel: “I think Marcus Rashford is the best young player. He’s strong, he’s powerful, he has all the characteristics … [Read more...]

Arsenal Swoop In For Highly Rated 21-year-old Star

Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Spanish side Valencia's young left-back Jose Gaya when the summer transfer window opens next year June in a bid to provide a long term solution to the position presently been occupied by first choice Nacho Monreal of Spain and his English international back-up Kieran Gibbs. Nacho Monreal recently signed a new 3-year deal with the Gunners as early as this summer in what should be his last contract for the North London side considering his age while Gibbs has not been given a new contract with just 18 months left on his current deal, which runs out in the summer of 2018. Jose Gaya has been a solid performer for struggling Valencia since he broke into the starting line-up making him one of the most exciting young … [Read more...]

Liverpool To See Off Other Clubs For Highly Rated 19-year-old Box-To-Box Midfielder

English Premier League (EPL) giants Liverpool have reportedly submitted an offer for highly rated Brazilian star midfielder Thiago Maia in a bid to ward off the interest of other clubs for the Santos midfielder according to ESPN Brazil. Thiago Maia was part of the Brazilian Olympic team that won gold medal at the football event for the first time in Rio 2016 Games last year with the influence of Barcelona superstar Neymar, who was the captain of the team. Thiago Maia played in 21 games for Santos as they finished 2nd in the Brazilian Serie A prompting his manager Dorival Junior to ask for a new contract for his player. Dorival said: "There’s this kid that’s starting, Thiago, and I’m appealing to his agent to get this deal with Santos. It is a possibility for … [Read more...]

Real Madrid Star Gets UK Work Permit Ahead Of Chelsea Move

  Real Madrid star James Rodriguez has returned to Columbia to get a UK work permit ahead of proposed move to Chelsea. Rodriguez has seen his place reduced to a bench role under Zinedine Zidane which has sparked suggestions he could be nearing his exit from the Santiago Bernabeu. His mother, Pilar Rubio confirmed her 25-year-old son is in Columbia. ‘He is in Colombia and will spend his Christmas celebrations with us, we will travel to Medellin,’ Pilar Rubio, James’ mother, told Citytv Bogota. The midfielder is believed to be in Bogota to sort out a work permit at the British embassy ahead of a proposed move to Chelsea. Following Real Madrid's victory over Kashima Antlers to lift the Club World cup in Japan, Rodriguez revealed he will be listening … [Read more...]

Breaking! Liverpool Swoop In For Highly Rated EPL Title Winner

Anfield giants Liverpool have been linked with a January move for English Premier League (EPL) title winner Kasper Schmeichel with the transfer window expected to open in around two weeks time. Liverpool have grown to become a title challenger under former Borussia Dortmund and Mainz 05 boss Jurgen Klopp however the team's defensive struggles have been well documented with former first choice goalkeeper and summer signing Loris Karius coming under severe criticisms for the recent league performances against Bournemouth (4-3 away loss at Dean Court) and West Ham United (2-2 home draw at Anfield) prompting intesnfied links involving Leicester City and Danish goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel. Kasper Schmeichel, who is the son of Manchester United legend Peter … [Read more...]

Breaking! French Star Striker Finally Revealed If He’s Coming To United Or Not In January

Atletico Madrid star striker Antoine Griezmann finally said he has no intentions of joining the English Premier League in the near future, insisting that he is having a good time with his Spanish club. In Irecent times, the hitman has been linked strongly with a move to Manchester United and speculations had it that he is among the top priority of coach Jose Mourinho in next month's transfer window. Additionally, it was said that the 25-year old is now getting attached to France international teammate Paul Pogba following their impressive performances at the Euro 2016 earlier in the year, as both are becoming good friends. However, while commenting about a possible move from the Spanish capital, Griezmann claimed he hasn’t given it any thought at this time … [Read more...]

Breaking! English Youngster Talks Tough Over Replacing Diego Costa At Chelsea

Chelsea youngster Tammy Abraham has revealed his plans to emulate Diego Costa to force his way into the starting eleven at Stamford Bridge. The 19-year-old striker who is on loan with Championship side Bristol City where he is currently impressing, scoring 13 goals in 26 appearances and has been tipped for huge success in the future. However, the Blues have a track record of not keeping their young stars but the English U21 striker has talked up his chances of making the first team at the Bridge. He told the London Evening Standard: "Playing at the top level in the Premier League — that’s where I strive to be, "England Under-21s is just one step below the first team so I’m going to keep striving to be the best and hopefully I’ll get a … [Read more...]

French Starman Wants Arsenal Move In January

West Ham United forward and French international Dmitri Payet as talked up a move to league title challengers Arsenal with the club linked with him ahead of the January transfer window. The former Olympique Marseille star made this known in a chat with RMC. In his words, he said: "I read that Wenger considers me the missing piece of the Arsenal's game, but he's never told me that!" "We conceded five or six at home against them. When you see them playing, as a technical player, you could only have fun in that team. They're candidates for the title every year." On the state of affairs at his London club with West Ham United struggling in the lower rung of the English Premier League (EPL) table, he said: "The situation at the club affects me, but I'm an … [Read more...]

Good News: Manchester United Finally Found A Perfect Replacement For Eric Cantona

Ex-Liverpool player Jamie Redknapp has recently drawn a comparison between Zlatan Ibrahimovic and legend Eric Cantona. Ibrahimovic's brace against West Brom on Saturday made his total goals for Manchester United in all competitions 16, since his arrival at the Old Trafford in July. The Swedish legend reportedly enjoyed a humoured exchange with Cantona back in the summer, who claimed that there could only be one king in Manchester. Zlatan responded in typical Zlatan fashion, claiming that he would be the ‘God’ of Manchester instead. Writing for the Daily Mail, former Liverpool midfielder Redknapp, stated that Zlatan reminds him of Eric Cantona so much. “We had this idea that Zlatan was a bit of a bad boy but he is the ultimate pro. He has his own trainer … [Read more...]

Gary Neville: This Chelsea Star Is Premier League’s Best Player

Former Valencia boss Gary Neville has claimed Chelsea striker Diego Costa is the best player in the Premier League. The Spain international is topping goalscorers' chart in the league with 13 goals in 17 appearances for the Blues so far this season. Costa has helped Chelsea to several wins this season alone and are seriously contending for the title after their torrid display last season. Reports in the Daily star have it that the former Manchester United defender was asked on social media on who is the best player in the Premier League and Neville replied: 'Costa' Neville had a torrid time in the Spanish La Liga while managing Valencia and left them almost swimming in relegation waters. Costa has been in red-hot form for the Blues who are currently on … [Read more...]

Liverpool To Rival Arsenal For This Highly Rated 22-year-old

Liverpool will battle with Arsenal for highly-rated 22-year old Belgian goalkeeper Guillaume Hubert, who presently plays for Standard Liege in the Belgian Jupiter League with the Gunners viewing him as the long term successor to current first choice shot stopper Petr Cech, whose contract expires in 2019. Hubert has been in impressive form for his side having played 33 appearances since his move in 2012 thereby attracting the attention of English heavyweights like Arsenal and Liverpool. The Gunners have had him watched on numerous occasions including the recent 2-2 draw between Standard Liege and Genk with the goalkeeper getting glowing recommendations from Arsenal scouts. For Liverpool, their goalkeeping situation has come under a lot of criticism in recent … [Read more...]

Serie A Midfielder Opens Up On Interest From Chelsea

  Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan has revealed there was interest from the Blues during the last summer transfer window. Antonio Conte is said to be an avid admirer of the Belgium international and could be move for him next summer. Nainggolan is known for his physicality and composure in the midfield and has attracted interest from a host of European clubs too. Speaking about the possibility of a transfer, the 28-year-old said: “Was I close to moving to the Premier League? There was contact, but then I quickly decided to remain.” “He already wanted me when he was the Juve manager, but I’d already said I would never leave Roma for Juve. Now he tries to get me to Chelsea.” Although, the defensive midfield role is currently being occupied by … [Read more...]

Mourinho Revealed Why He Ignored United Starman Against West Brom Clash

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has finally explained why he dropped star player Juan Mata when the team clashed against West Brom on Saturday. The Portuguese tactician led his boys to pick up the full three points at The Hawthorns with a brace from Swedish legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Regular Ivorian powerhouse Eric Bailly missed the game due to injury, but the duo of Daley Blind and Juan Mata had to settle for a place on the bench. However, speaking about his decision to play Lingard, Mourinho said it was all about trying to break down a well organised West Brom side. "[He is] a different player than Juan [Mata],” Mourinho said. "Both very good players obviously but different players. "Against Palace we thought it was more important to have … [Read more...]

Arsenal Starman Persuade Ballon D’or Nominee About Possible Transfer

Ballon d'or nominee and Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann has revealed how he is being wooed by Arsenal vice-captain and France national team colleague Laurent Koscielny. Griezmann, who finished in third place behind Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo for the Ballon d'or 2016 award, made this known in a chat with France Football magazine after he was named the 2016 French Player of the Year. While fielding questions from colleagues Koscielny cheekily asked: "If you want to discover a new league, why not do it at Arsenal with us?" In his response, Griezmann stated that: "For Arsenal, he speaks to me about them often. But I feel good at Madrid. I do not want to leave. I feel calm here. The little one (baby girl) has just arrived, I am playing … [Read more...]

Jose Mourinho Set To Dump These Two Defenders, Pundit Claims

Former Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp insists that Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho will try to replace his two centre-half Marcos Rojo and Phil Jones with someone more reliable at the back in this transfer window. Ivorian Eric Bailly is injured while Mourinho decides benching Daley Blind occasionally, but prefers using the duo of Rojo and Jones at the heart of the defence. Both of them also featured in Saturday's 2-0 victory over West Brom, where they managed keeping a clean sheet. However, Redknapp seem to believe that the Portuguese coach will bring in another good centre-half to pair with Bailly for United, as he feels that Manchester United will sure do better without this current pair and Mourinho will be on the look out to replace these … [Read more...]

Chelsea Goal Machine Set To Be Offered A New Bumper Deal

Chelsea striker Diego Costa is set to sign a new contract extension that will keep him at the club till 2021. Costa has been in an electric form for the Blues, scoring 13 goals so far this season and is set to be rewarded for his display with a new bumper deal at the Stamford Bridge. Reports in the Daily Mail suggests that the club chiefs are impressed by the striker's recent form and hope he signs another two-year extension to his current deal which ends in 2019. Costa had earlier suggested he could leave the Blues last summer in favour of a return to his former club, Atletico Madrid following their poor defence of the Premier league title last season. However, the 28-year-old is set to given a bumper pay rise in a bid to tie him on a long term. Costa … [Read more...]

Arsenal Target This Star Player As Replacement For Sanchez Or Ozil

Arsenal have reportedly looking at the possibility of signing Borussia Dortmund star Marco Reus as a replacement for either Mesut Ozil or Alexis Sanchez as both players continue to delay signing a new contract extension with the Gunners. Chilean forward and his German playmaker counterpart Mesut Ozil and widely regarded as the club's best players however both Arsenal stars have just 18 months left on their respective contracts with their deals expiring at the end of next season. The North London club are quietly confident the duo would sign a new contract however they don't want to put their eggs in one back, which is why their interest in Marco Reus is a back-up plan in the event that either Sanchez or Ozil fail to agree a new deal with the club according to … [Read more...]

Chelsea Tracking Fenerbahce Defender Ahead Of January Move

Chelsea have made initial steps to sign Simon Kjaer ahead of the January transfer window, according to reports. The Blues are very keen on signing a centre-back next month and has marked Fenerbahce defender Kjaer, who has impressed for the Turkish giants since he joined from Ligue 1 side, Lille during 2015 summer transfer window. The defender was monitored by a host of European top clubs with the likes of Arsenal and Liverpool reportedly tracking the Danish star but recent reports have it that the Blues have made contact with Kjaer over a winter move. Chelsea might sweat on convincing the 27-year-old defender to make the switch as it is understood that Fenerbahce are not desperate to sell him and hold out for an astronomical fee since Kjaer still have three … [Read more...]

Match Hero Finally Revealed What Mourinho Told Him Before Kickoff

Jesse Lingard has revealed what Jose Mourinho told him before United’s victory over West Brom on Saturday. Jose Mourinho gave the Englishman an opportunity to prove his worth by handing him a start at The Hawthorns, and Lingard in return made the most of his opportunity particularly by providing an assist for Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s first goal. In recent times, the youngster hasn’t been able to fight his way into the squad. Nevertheless, he provided the perfect cover for Henrikh Mkhitaryan who is currently with an injury. Jesse Lingard, while commenting on the West Brom game, revealed that coach Jose Mourinho spoke to him about feeding off his striker’s movement to find space for himself. "The manager just told me to make sure I noticed the gaps so I could … [Read more...]

Here Is The United Player Making Man United Win Matches Recently, Legend Reveals

According to new reports, Liverpool FC Legend Steven Gerrard thinks a midfield trio is a far better option for Manchester United following another impressive show from Michael Carrick in their 2-0 victory over West Brom on Saturday evening. Though United coach Jose Mourinho  began the season with Paul Pogba and Marouane Fellaini in midfield, he has recently begin using the trio of Michael Carrick, Ander Herrera and Pogba. With Carrick in the midfield, the red devils have still not lost a game and their win against West Brom saw them pick up three consecutive league games for just the second time this season. Steven Gerrard, speaking about the Englishman, insists he is now Mourinho’s key man at Old Trafford. "Jose at the start of the season tried to play … [Read more...]